placid
/ˈplæsɪd/
pla · cid
ˈplæ · sɪd
English Definition
adj. calm; peaceful; serene
Significado en Español
plácido, tranquilo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bình tĩnh, điềm đạm
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Example Sentence
The lake was perfectly placid this morning.
今天早上湖面非常平静。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
plac (calm) + id → peaceful.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “placid”:
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A
Agitated
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B
Hostile
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C
Calm
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D
Violent
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C — Calm.
“placid” means adj. calm; peaceful; serene
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ lake lay perfectly still beneath the pale morning sky.
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A
stormy
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B
turbulent
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C
choppy
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D
placid
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D — placid.
“placid” means adj. calm; peaceful; serene
Common questions about “placid”
What does “placid” mean?
placid — adj. calm; peaceful; serene. In Chinese: 平静的；温和的.
How do you pronounce “placid”?
placid is pronounced /ˈplæsɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pla · cid.
How do you use “placid” in a sentence?
The lake was perfectly placid this morning. (今天早上湖面非常平静。)
What are synonyms for “placid”?
calm, tranquil — all close in meaning to placid (adj. calm; peaceful; serene).
Is “placid” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. placid appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “placid”?
plac (calm) + id → peaceful.
